Today I took a trip down to Görlitzer Park, or Görli Park as it is often affectionately called, in Kreuzberg. This is a large park that stretches through Kreuzberg and in the middle sits the children's farm (Kinderbauernhof).

There are two entrances to the farm, one either side of the farm (a map and address can be found at the bottom of this post). It is only small, with a handful of different animals, but it makes for a fabulous free trip. Go on a quiet weekday and you can find yourself having pretty much the whole place to you and your child(ren). You'll be quickly greeted by the ducks, geese, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys and the free-roaming chickens and cockerel.

The pigs couldn't be bothered to wake from their slumber and greet us whilst the little'un and I were visiting, but alas, I was able to get a number of snaps of the other beautiful creatures that live on the farm.

There are signs spread around the farm asking you to ask before feeding the animals. For 50 Cent you can buy animal feed to give to the animals.

As well as the animals, the Görlitzer Park farm offers plenty more. There is an 'open workshop' for children, where they can borrow tools and equipment to fix their bikes (there was a child happily working away doing this whilst we were there today.) The Kinderbauernhof also holds a number of events throughout the year. You can keep up to date with their events on their website here.

The farm also features a few little areas where the kids can play. There's the elephant slide, the hanging swing (much enjoyed by my baby), the sandpit and a water area (for the warmer months). This means you can spend a good couple of hours here with little ones.

Also, just a few minutes walk away, still within the park, you can find a fabulous pirate ship playground that I've photographed and reviewed here and in the summer, there are a number of ice cream sellers scattered around the park for those hungry bellies.

The farm can get pretty busy during the weekend, but it really is a brilliant choice for spending a low cost hour or two in Kreuzberg with children. Babies, toddlers and older children will all enjoy spending time with the animals and you will likely too. More information, plus photos can be found below. If you decide to visit the children's farm in Goerlitzer Park, let me know what you think.